A Green-vehicle story for car shoppers concerned with fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and CO2 emission. Electrification and what the future may hold was put under a spotlight at Convenience Summit Europe. LONDON June 13, 2019; The NACS reported that the impact of the mass demand for electrical vehicles ... Continue reading
NACS Supports Biofuels Tax Extenders
Coalition of industry retail and fueling groups applauds three-year biofuels tax extenders proposal. ALEXANDRIA, Va. ... Continue reading
AAA: Are Americans Numbing to the Pain at the Pump?
When it comes to filling-up at the pump, Americans are changing their perception of what they consider “too expensive.” AAA’s 2019 Gas Price survey found that 50 percent of consumers think paying $3/gallon is too high – an increase of 30-cents from last year when half of consumers reported $2.70 as too expensiv ... Continue reading
Blue Bird Electric School Buses Selected for CEC Bid
COLTON, Calif.--The California Energy Commission has announced the qualifying buses that passed their Technical Evaluation phase and can be ordered through the Clean Transportation Program’s Grant, GFO-18-604. School Districts in California are eligible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding towards Bl ... Continue reading
Nissan Makes Changes To Corporate Communications Team Leadership
Nissan is making several changes to its Corporate Communications leadership team for North America as the company undertakes an aggressive plan to refresh 70 percent of its U.S. vehicle lineup over the next two years and restore sustainable business performance in the region. ... Continue reading
Behind The Wheel True Confessions
The survey provides insight into the dangerous behaviors of drivers, including: * Distracted Driving: 71% admit to driving while drowsy * Drunk Driving: 24% admit to driving while drunk * Road Rage: 40% admit to road rage And more... details below. ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Pirelli at 21st Annual World Excellence Awards
Pirelli was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 21st annual Ford World Excellence Awards, receiving a Brand Pillar of Sustainability World Excellence Award presented by Hau Thai-Tang, Ford chief product development and purchasing officer and Linda Cash, Ford vice president, quality and new model progr ... Continue reading
J.D. Byrider Changes Name as Part of Multi-Tiered Brand Update
J.D. Byrider, America’s largest buy here pay here dealership network, today announced a major rebranding, officially changing its name to Byrider. The rebranding includes ongoing business model updates to reflect the company’s continued growth and commitment to customer service. ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--The 2019 auto dealership buy/sell market rocketed to a strong start in Q1 2019, with 54 completed transactions, representing a 38.5% increase over Q1 2018, indicating that 2019 is on trend to be the sixth consecutive 200+ transaction year, according to the just-released First Quarter 2019 Blue Sky Repor ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Global Off-Highway Vehicle Telematics Market: Focus on Technology, Applications, Industry Adoption, Component, Key Players, Supply chain, Market Share, Regional Activity, Connectivity Type, and Fitment Type - Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich.--In 1999, Ford Motor Company published its first Sustainability Report – the first company in the industry to do so. Since then, Ford has spent the last two decades moving toward a more sustainable world. ... Continue reading
RTX Wheels to Introduce New Wheel Designs in U.S.
RTX Wheels to Introduce New Wheel Designs in U.S. Leading Canadian manufacturer and distributor rolls out new summer wheel designs for U.S. market RONKONKOMA, N.Y. - June 6, 2019 - RTX Wheels<http://www.rtxwheels.com/>, a division of THIBERT and Canada's leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive wheels, will b ... Continue reading
BELTON, Mo.--Safe Fleet, a leading global provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, announces the launch of its Intelligent Perimeter Safety Solutions that include its patents-pending Predictive Stop Arm™ and its Right-Hand Danger Zone protection system — two innovative solutions that use predictive analytic ... Continue reading
Hyundai Mobis Expands Its Global Base for Open Innovation
SEOUL, South Korea--On the 4th, Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330), which is strengthening its open cooperation with other entities in preparation for a paradigm shift to future vehicles, announced the launch of M. Cube in China’s Shenzhen, a mecca for Chinese start-ups. M. Cube is the name of Hyundai Mobis’s open innovati ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Innovations in ADAS, Graphene-based Car Components, Hydrogen Trucks, EV Charging, and Self-driving Cars" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This Mobility Technology TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) highlights innovations in ADAS, graphene-based car components, hydrogen trucks, e ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Innovations in the Electric Buses, EV Fast Charging, Vehicle-to-grid Chargers, De-icing Coatings, and Designing Automotive Parts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This Mobility Technology TechVision Opportunity Engine (TOE) highlights innovations in electric buses, electric vehic ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Launches PRO Series™ LHT Trailer Tire
PRO Series long haul trailer tire provides fleets with high performance and low cost of ownership.--Cooper Tire has introduced a new long haul trailer (LHT) tire, which completes the company’s signature Cooper® PRO Series™ product lineup with fitments at each tractor/trailer wheel position. ... Continue reading
Dongfeng and Maxion Wheels celebrate the formation of their new joint venture and its future passenger car aluminum wheel plant with a groundbreaking ceremony on June 6, 2019 in Suizhou, China. ... Continue reading
GEICO’s Zero Tolerance for Fraud Continues, Leading to the Filing of Another RICO Lawsuit in Florida
WASHINGTON--Following several lawsuits in Arizona, GEICO has filed another federal lawsuit in Florida alleging an auto glass repair shop submitted fraudulent glass repair bills. GEICO seeks to recover damages under Civil RICO statutes, as well as for fraud. ... Continue reading
Global Autonomous Driving (AD) Industry Outlook, 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--The "Global Autonomous Driving (AD) Industry Outlook, 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The autonomous driving industry is evolving at a rapid pace on various fronts such as advancements in technology as well as the emergence of new business models. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Trailer Assist System Market by Technology (Semi-Autonomous (L3), Autonomous (L4, L5)), Component (Camera/Sensor, Software Module), Vehicle (Passenger Cars, LCV, and Trucks), User (OEM Fitted & Aftermarket), and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. T ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Livestock Trailer Manufacturing Industry in North America: Size, Shares, Segmentation, Competitors, Growth, Channels & Trends. 2013 - 2017 Historical Data, 2018 Data & Analysis, 2019 - 2023 Forecast" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading
U.S. Navy Veteran Opens Newest Detail Garage Franchise in Riverside County
U.S. Navy Veteran Opens Newest Detail Garage Franchise in Riverside County; Detail Garage, the destination store for all car lovers, has opened a new franchise store in Murrieta. ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 Named Official Motor Oil of Chevrolet Performance Crate Engines
DETROIT & SPRING, Texas--To make assembling and installing crate engines easier than ever, ExxonMobil and General Motors (GM) have announced that Mobil 1™, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, has been named as the Official Motor Oil of Chevrolet Performance. This is the first time that Chevrolet Performa ... Continue reading
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival on Oct. 11-13, 2019
Chattanooga Oct. 11-13 ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Vehicle Electrification Market by Product (Start-Stop, PTC, EPS, Electric Air Conditioner, ISG, Starter Motor, Alternator, Actuator, Electric Pump-Vacuum, Oil & Water), 48V, ICE, BEV, HEV, PHEV, Vehicle Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--The "Automotive Seats: Global Market Analysis, Trends, and Forecasts" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. ... Continue reading
2019 Mazda6 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
To qualify as a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests, as well as a good or acceptable rating in the passenger-side small overlap front test. ... Continue reading
2019 Honda Passport Awarded Top NHTSA Overall Safety Rating
NHTSA NCAP safety testing has achieved a top 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score •85 percent of Honda vehicles sold now feature Honda Sensing® The all-new 2019 Honda Passport achieved a 5-star Overall Vehicle Score, the highest available overall safety rating issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NH ... Continue reading
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